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New research reveals a dramatic rise in nicotine pouch use, driven by young people. Over 500,000 now use them, prompting calls for stricter marketing and age-of-sale laws. Read the full report.
A doctor who pleaded guilty to supplying ketamine linked to Matthew Perry's fatal overdose has been sentenced to home confinement. Read the latest on the case and the risks of ketamine therapy.
The government unveils a new NHS initiative to provide specialist support for domestic abuse and sexual violence survivors across England, aiming to halve violence against women and girls.
New UK law forces registered sex offenders to notify police of their social media and dating profiles. Failure to comply could result in a five-year prison sentence. Read the full details.
Dr Mark Chavez sentenced to eight months' home confinement for role in supplying ketamine to actor Matthew Perry before his fatal overdose. Read the full court details.
Health service leaders plead for independent mediation to break the deadlock between Wes Streeting and the BMA, as a five-day junior doctors' strike begins, threatening severe patient disruption.
British Transport Police are urgently appealing for a man seen talking to a woman on a Kilburn bridge two weeks before she was found dead on railway tracks. He is not a suspect but may have vital information.
Resident doctors in England launch a five-day strike, the 14th in 33 months. With public support waning and both sides entrenched, the NHS faces a 'never-ending' dispute. Read the full analysis.
New NHS dental contract tweaks aim to help urgent cases, but experts warn they are not the radical overhaul needed to solve England's access crisis. Read the full analysis.
Met Police answer just 77.5% of 999 calls in 10 seconds, missing a 90% target. Officials urge public to call only for real emergencies after reports of spiders and lost dogs.
A physician argues for a distinction between armchair diagnosis and legitimate observation of public figures' behaviour, following Donald Trump's 9 December rally. Read the full analysis.
New UK-US medicines agreement aims to boost NHS access to innovative drugs, but critics warn of eroded sovereignty in wider trade pacts with Trump. Explore the debate.
A mother and daughter share their journey through concurrent breast cancer diagnoses, exploring the genetic risks, emotional toll, and unique bond formed in the face of a shared illness. Read their powerful story.
Barchester Healthcare launches a national '12 Ways to Care This Christmas' campaign, highlighting simple acts of kindness and encouraging career consideration in care. Read the full story.
Ioan-Alexandru Pintaru sentenced after random attack on Australian schoolgirl in central London. Heroic bystanders intervened to save her life. Read the full story.
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Columnist Arwa Mahdawi spent a month trying to emulate the constant smile of NYC's mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. Discover why this grin is an act of political resistance and its mental health effects.
The Salter Body Insight Smart Scale uses advanced BIA tech to track body composition, not just weight. Priced at £99.99, it's a family-friendly health tool for the new year.
A Hayes couple pleaded not guilty to murder after their three-year-old daughter died of malnutrition. The trial is set for 2027. Read the latest court details.
Academics warn the NHS faces a severe winter unless it adopts pandemic-era measures like better vaccine access, sick pay, and ventilation to curb flu spread.
Experts warn of a PTSD crisis after Hurricane Melissa devastated Jamaica, calling for mental health to be integrated into climate disaster policy across the Caribbean.
As a terror attack unfolded at Bondi Beach, surf lifesavers transformed their Christmas parties into emergency triage centres, using every bandage to aid victims. Read their extraordinary story.
New data reveals over 6,500 Australian doctors received payments from drug firms. Experts warn this influences prescriptions, raising serious healthcare ethics questions. Read the full investigation.
A suspected carbon monoxide leak at the M&S store in Charlton led to a major incident, with six staff members taken to hospital. Emergency services, including HART, responded. Read the latest updates.
A former adult content creator on OnlyFans pivoted to mindful content, quadrupling her earnings to £22k/month while helping lonely men overcome porn addiction. Discover her unique approach.
A major incident was declared at M&S in Charlton after a suspected carbon monoxide leak. Emergency services are on scene. Avoid the area. Follow for live updates.
A Maryland woman with stage four cancer faces a desperate battle as her federal worker husband is forced back to the office, threatening their healthcare and livelihood. Read her story.
The UK's Food Standards Agency warns consumers with allergies to avoid Dubai-style chocolate after finding undeclared peanut and sesame. Read the full safety alert.
Lambwood Heights care home in Chigwell swapped Santa for roulette and drag queens at its festive 'Lamb-Vegas' party, delighting over 70 residents with casino games and a swing band.